Title Researcher Jobs

Edina Realty Title is seeking a title researcher to join the abstracting department in our corporate office in Edina. The title researcher is responsible for researching county records to gather a history of title to a parcel or parcels of real estate. The Title Researcher should understand legal descriptions and be able to follow them on a map or draw them out. Experience with county mapping websites is useful. It is helpful to have experience with county recorder’s tract index, online county information, real estate documents, real estate law and abstracting and title standards. Research is done online on a variety of sites. Must be familiar with Adobe. A Certified Abstractor is preferred but will train the right candidate. You may be required to take certification tests from a variety of states. You will provide title evidence to examiners, attorneys or outside title company to facilitate real estate closings. This position is mainly remote with some possible in-office assignments, M-F 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service and problem-solving to all other departments and answer all inquiries regarding title searches. Respond to questions and requests from examiners, closers, attorneys, lenders and real estate agents.
• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.
• Locate real estate records at various county government centers and courthouses. Obtain certified copies of documents from federal and district courthouses. Present documents and recording packages to county personnel for recording approval.
• Search names, obtain tax information, obtain documents and verify effective dates and tract index information.
• Prioritize orders based on the date the order comes in. Research real estate records, title problems and legal descriptions. Transcribe/copy pertinent information into a format usable for processing, examining and closing personnel.

Qualifications:
Education:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience:

• Two plus years of experience in title insurance or real estate; researching or legal experience preferred; familiarity with abstracts, real estate documents and land title standards.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, TEAMS, Adobe and County websites.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently; coordinate and meet deadlines.
• Ability to self-direct workload and be accountable and available during work hours.
• Strong research and analytical skills with an excellent eye for detail.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be professional and courteous.
• Ability to accurately draw and determine legal descriptions.

Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive many benefits, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Incentive plan
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs
• 401k plan with company match

After more than 65 years, Edina Realty Home Services continues to uphold the core values of honesty, integrity and commitment, innovation and community set by founder Emma Rovick in 1955. We think Edina Realty Home Services is a great place to work, but you don’t have to take our word for it. We’re thrilled to be named a Star Tribune Top Workplace!

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